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Brookfield swears in deputy chief and sergeant; Beautification Commission member reappointed
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Brookfield Village Board ceremonially promoted and swore in Jim Mihalik as deputy chief and Brian Jelinek as sergeant in the village police department, and it reappointed Susan Groner to the Beautification Commission.
Brookfield’s Village Board on Jan. 13 held ceremonial promotions and appointments during its meeting, swearing in two police promotions and reappointing a volunteer commissioner.
Jim Mihalik was sworn in as deputy chief and received remarks from the police chief praising his 21½ years of service, operational leadership and commitment to mentoring staff. Chief remarks emphasized Mihalik’s service to youth, staff training and mentoring future leaders.
Brian Jelinek was sworn in as sergeant. The chief and trustees thanked Jelinek for roughly 13½ years with the department and noted his investigative experience, awards and leadership of major‑case work.
Trustees then reappointed Susan Groner to the Beautification Commission for a term ending Jan. 24, 2028; Groner was sworn in at the meeting and trustees thanked her for work on planters and community decorating programs.
Ending: These items were handled as appointments/presentations; no formal roll‑call votes were required for the swearing ceremonies, and the reappointment was approved by motion and roll call.
